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Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the New England Patriots have signed running back LaMont Jordan, a day after he was released by the Oakland Raiders.

Per Schefter, Jordan was also considering signing with the Saints, a team that could be in greater need of another veteran running back if Deuce McAllisterâ€™s swollen knee turns out to be serious. Jordanâ€™s deal with the Patriots is a one-year contract. No financial terms have been reported.

Last season Jordan played in 12 games for the Raiders, starting seven and finishing the season with 144 carries for 549 yards and three touchdowns.

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That didn't take long - one day after his release.

Nice to have the added depth at RB - if Sammy Morris is healthy all last season we might have had a different finish to the season.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the New England Patriots have signed running back LaMont Jordan, a day after he was released by the Oakland Raiders.

Per Schefter, Jordan was also considering signing with the Saints, a team that could be in greater need of another veteran running back if Deuce McAllisterâ€™s swollen knee turns out to be serious. Jordanâ€™s deal with the Patriots is a one-year contract. No financial terms have been reported.

Last season Jordan played in 12 games for the Raiders, starting seven and finishing the season with 144 carries for 549 yards and three touchdowns.

Early in camp it sounds like Evans is doing well with special teams and pass blocking. No RBs on the PUP and I doubt we go with five, so who goes? Maroney, Morris, Faulk, Evans, Eckel and now Jordan... (and of course, fan favorite BenJarvus Green Ellis Bruschi)

The great thing about the signing will be the depth. Jordan not always the most healthy back in the NFL will be able to share the load to ensure Morris is ok. I guess he checked out ok with the Pats. When healthy and his head is in the game he is a very capable running back.

It'll be nice to have someone other than Heath Evans getting mop-up time carries. As much as a luxury as that is, Jordan should be able to keep our defense off the field in blowout 4th quarters instead of just conceding three and out with 3 runs to Evans or Eckel. Plus it adds depth in case of injury...I love the signing.

This signing says one thing to me. The Pats are SERIOUS about using the running game more in their offense. They have really put a lot of emphasis on it so far in camp too. Jordan still has to make the team. If he does, I think that he brings us good depth at the running back position.